IMPORTANT INFO

PARENT MEETING:

A mandatory parent meeting will be held at our first rehearsal - Wednesday, August 2, at 4pm. During this meeting, we will explain the heart and vision of Accolade Community Theatre, and give expectations of students and families involved. We will also have a Q & A to answer any and all questions.

REHEARSAL LOCATION

All regularly-scheduled rehearsals will be held at First Presbyterian Church Richardson. Tech Week rehearsals will take place at our performance venue. This show is double-cast. Please make note of the rehearsal times for each cast. Rehearsals begin August 2, and will be on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. Please note the twice-a-week rehearsal schedule. There are also 2 Saturday rehearsals (please see Google Calendar link for all rehearsal dates).

Fern Cast will rehearse 2pm-4pm
Wilbur Cast will rehearse 4pm-6pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION

All performances will be held at:
WaterTower Theatre
15650 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001

TECH / DRESS WEEK:

Please mark Tech / Dress dates in your calendar as they are mandatory and crucial to the performance. If your child is unable to attend any of the rehearsals listed below, please make sure to list all conflicts on the registration form prior to auditions. Missing Tech/Dress Dates may possibly affect casting. All Tech Week rehearsals, with the exception of Saturday, September 23, will be held at the performance venue.

TECH / DRESS DATES:

Saturday, September 23 - Long Tech/Dress ALL CAST, 10am to 4pm, FPCR Richardson Sunday, September 24 - Load-in set and costumes, 2-8pm
Monday, September 25 - Tech/Dress ALL CAST, 4-8pm
Tuesday, September 26 - Tech/Dress ALL CAST, 4-8pm
Wednesday, September 27 - Tech/Dress ALL CAST, 4-8pm
Thursday, September 28 - Tech/Dress ALL CAST, 4-8pm Thursday, October

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Friday, September 29, 7pm
Saturday, September 30, 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 1, 2pm
Friday, October 6, 7pm
Saturday, October 7, 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 8, 2pm

COST: $50 FOR FIRST TWO CHILDREN, $25 EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD

Our heart is to provide affordable theatre for students so we strive to keep our cost minimal. The cost of the show helps us cover the cost of the show expenses. If your student needs a scholarship or you would be willing to offer a scholarship to another student please let us know. Payment is due prior to the first rehearsal on August 2.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

Additional costs associated with the show is the cost of jazz or character shoes and costumes. Some costumes are specific to the character, but many costumes can be thrifted and won't cost an arm and a leg. Tickets must be purchased anytime you are seated in the auditorium to watch the show. Ticket prices are $10 - $15 per show. There will also be an opportunity to purchase show t-shirts, accolade ads in the program, concessions, etc.

PARENT VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Accolade Community Theatre is a volunteer-run organization. We rely on parent involvement to help keep kids safe and ensure that our rehearsals and performances run smoothly. You will be asked to volunteer at 2-3 regularly-scheduled rehearsals, as well as take volunteer shifts during tech week and performances. In total, volunteer time may add up to around 20 hours over the course of the semester. We understand that there are different seasons of life and that there may be special circumstances. We are certainly willing to work with you! But please be aware that participating in a play with Accolade does involve a family time commitment.